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The Hartmann Report is an independent daily podcast hosted by award winning, author, radio & TV host Thom Hartmann. Thom’s podcast highlights the bigger picture behind politics, science and culture through discussion and debate. Catch Thom’s live show Monday through Friday noon ET / 9am PT- www.thomhartmann.com .

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Jefferson Smith wants to know what we can do to have real democracy in an America confused by billionaire-bought propaganda. From Oregon through the heartland, brilliant callers answer Jeff's philosophical and practical musings. 28.03.2019 1:01:13

How is the media doing in covering Trump corruption? Is the conservative machine getting good at forcing Progressives to make the wrong moves? - Rick in Kentucky asks Jefferson to explain how Trump can have so much support given what a terrible person he has shown himself to be. And how can we work together to counter the conservative efforts to fix elections? - Thom Hartmann reads from 'State of...

Guest-host Jefferson Smith considers the collective outrage after the frustrating Barr spin on the absent Mueller Report. Alex Lawson of 'Social Security Works' asks are we about to lose our public healthcare as Trump seeks it outlawed? 27.03.2019 1:01:13

Jefferson Smith continues to guest host during Thom's break. Jeff reframes the picture of our collective disappointment after the Barr report and how to rechannel our feelings of anger and frustration into constructive action. - Alex Lawson of 'Social Security Works' asks are we about to lose our public healthcare as Trump seeks it outlawed? So much for Obama Care! RIP good sense. - For the Book C...

Can we walk and chew gum at the same time? Sitting in for Thom Hartmann today, Jefferson Smith considers which concerns we should prioritize in the wake of the Barr report and takes a deep look with journalist Marcy Wheeler. 26.03.2019 1:01:26

Jefferson Smith fills in for Thom Hartmann and announces Walk and Chew Gum Day. He considers whether our attention should be on Trump's corruption or the issues that are impacting people's lives and bringing down systemic corruption. - The unpublished Robert Mueller Report could be hiding Trump campaign lies. Journalist Marcy Wheeler discusses the Paul Manafort offer of a pardon and what effe...

Host Jefferson Smith digests the Bill Barr spin that is burying the facts in the Mueller report- what did we really find out this weekend? 25.03.2019 1:00:54

Today's host Jefferson Smith digests the Bill Barr spin burying the facts in the Mueller report. What did we really find out this weekend? ------------- Thom reads from 'Truth in Our Times' by New York Times lawyer David E. McCraw. ------------- Progressive Congressman from California's Silicon Valley, Ro Khanna, joins Jeff Smith to digest what crimes or bad behavior we are finding out Trump is gu...

Will the Mueller report ever come out? Plus- author Vicky Ward exposes the corruption and bribery practiced by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. And then- a discussion of the ethics of publishing grisly photos of shooting victims. 22.03.2019 1:03:03

First - It looks like Thom may be right that the AG with the resume for covering up crimes, William Barr, might deep-six the Mueller report. What can be done? ----------- And then-investigative Journalist Vicky Ward exposes the corruption of America's self appointed prince and princess, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Could the famous couple be even more dangerous than Donald Trump? And how did Ja...

Today Thom delves into the nuts and bolts of the Trump corporate agenda- from stealing the Venezuelan embassies to buddying up to Netanyahu. And how does an America run by and for the rich stack up on the world happiness index? 21.03.2019 1:01:05

Rumor has it that Joe Biden will announce a presidential run with Stacey Abrams as his VP. Will this set a precedent to introduce running mates from the start? Callers respond.- Medea Benjamin, the co-founder of Code Pink, activists and author, joins Thom Hartmann live from inside Venezuela's embassy, explaining why Code Pink and other activists mobilized to keep out far-right extremists back...

Why do Trump supporters believe that a wall will make the United States safe when the data suggests a wall will do nothing of the sort? Eric Caron, former US Special Agent and diplomat debates Thom Hartmann on the effectiveness of a border wall, and Thom' 20.03.2019 1:01:22

Thom debates Eric Canon, author of 'Switched On, The Heart and Mind of a Secret Agent' - Thom's diverse callers take on this episode's big question- will a wall on the southern United States border provide security for America?- are southern immigrants really a threat? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In the wake of another right-wing racist killing spree what is the secret philosophy animating the violence and Thom asks Sheriff Mack about the possibilities of an armed uprising for Trump while Steve King eggs it on. 19.03.2019 1:00:55

Is it time to expel Rep Steve King from Congress? After years of ignoring King's racist anomalies, has the representative's recent inflammatory meme gone too far? - The world stands in mourning after the tragedy in Christchurch New Zealand where a Trump supporter took the lives of 50 Muslim people during prayers. For perspective Thom speaks with Wajahat Ali, author of The Domestic Crusaders. - Tho...

An interesting episode ranging from criminalizing Viagra in Georgia (not really) to Trump cutting Social Security (yes really), and what precisely is Beto's real agenda? 18.03.2019 1:01:27

Is the right winger's idea of freedom the freedom to be poor? ------ Social Security is under attack by Donald Trump and the Republicans, The same is happening to Medicare and Medicaid. Donald Trump promised not to cut social security during his campaign and much like everything else that comes out of the president's mouth, Donald Trump's promise to leave social security was a lie. RJ Eskow joins...

With one more racist murderer- and Trump fan- in the news, Trump hints on the record that he might not go peacefully if he loses the 2020 election. Is this how empires end? Professor Richard Wolff joins the conversation, and callers reflect on how the gun 15.03.2019 1:01:26

As a Trump-referencing white supremacist in New Zealand becomes one more in a long line of murdering racists- and as Trump hints that he may not accept a lost election without calling in the thugs... is America tempting the chance of armed conflict? -How do empires end and what is the economics behind the fall of empires and what does this say about the future of America? Professor Richard Wolff r...

Creationism vs Evolution- which is the real truth? The creationist Michael Behe doesn't believe in the theory of evolution proposed by Charles Darwin and championed by scientists ever since; Instead Professor Behe believes that life was intelligently desi 14.03.2019 1:01:04

Author of a new book Darwin Devolves, Michael Behe joins Thom Hartmann to put creationism vs evolution to debate. Do you think Behe has a point or is there a missing link in his logic?  ------ Thom reads from his own book 'The Prophet's Way: A Guide to Living in the Now' ------ Howard in Indiana kicks off the discussion with a reminder that we all die. ------ Rob...

Should we impeach Trump now? A fascinating nationwide discussion. Is Nancy Pelosi being strategic with her recent comments? Will Trump's de-evolved behavior become the new normal? 13.03.2019 1:15:05

Thom considers Nancy Pelosi's recent impeachment comments and the circumstances congressional Democrats find themselves in relative to Trump's criminal and unethical behavior. Blaine in California thinks Democrats should go for it or risk being complicit in letting Trump establish a new normal of unethical behavior. Thom agrees that Democrats don't do outrage well. Thom considers the facts of the...

Has Trump essentially put out a hit on Michael Cohen by calling him a 'rat'? Psychologist Dr. Justin Frank joins Thom in analyzing the mind of the twisted human being we have for president. Plus- the Mueller Papers so far- and Progressive Congressman Ro K 12.03.2019 1:01:03

Trump has called his former attorney Michael Cohen a 'rat'- mob code for 'kill him'. What is the psychology of an ultra-entitle mobster like Trump who is comfortable living outside the rules and getting what he wants? Clinical psychologist Dr. Justin Frank once again puts Trump on the couch. ------- The Mueller Investigation is already out, thanks to The Intercept's Ryan Grim, who collected every...

Meet the new GOP scam, same as the old GOP scam. Insights from Greg Palast, Richard Wolff and Marianne Williamson. 11.03.2019 1:01:34

Trump's new anti-socialist rhetoric against the Dems has been recycled for years by the GOP and called out by FDR decades ago. Will red state voters who have the most to lose fall for it again? The Crisis in Venezuela continues as Guaido returns after an attempted coup against the Maduro government. Investigative Journalist Greg Palast joins Thom Hartmann to discuss just who is behind efforts to c...

Paul Manafort gets a slap on the wrist from the same Republican judge that put a Democrat in prison for 13 years, while in Idaho Republicans block laws to stop 13 year old kids to get married to older men- how can we reach across this extreme political di 08.03.2019 59:20

Remember when a Democratic congressman was sentenced to 13 years in prison by Judge T.S. Ellis for corruption, including cash stacked in his freezer? So why did the same judge give international criminal schemer millionaire Paul Manafort a slap on the wrist? The Republican Party is showing us who they are and what they are all about. ---------- The corruption in Saudi Arabia continues, including t...

Why does the corporate media constantly tell the Democratic party to "Move to the center" when these so-called far left policies are actually the center of America? Plus, Mark Pocan holds court with calls from across the nation. 07.03.2019 1:01:25

You can't turn on a cable TV news channel these days without seeing some TV pundit or panelist saying that Democrats need to "move to the middle." What the heck do they mean? Do they mean that Democrats should say it's just fine that over 30 million Americans have no health care? Does "moving to the middle" mean that we love that the big banks make hundreds of billions in profits by ripping us off...

Community activists in Toledo are taking on big polluters feeding poisonous algal blooms in Lake Erie- What other ways can Progressives work to save our earth from corporate greed? 06.03.2019 1:01:14

Thom asks when we'll overcome the wholesale ownership of our politicians by the wealthy that block the policies that most Americans want. Thom interviews community activist Tish O'Dell with the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund in Toledo- they've successfully had a majority of voters in their city agree that Lake Erie has rights of nature that should be respected. (www. CELDF.org) Thom's...

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 03/05/19 - Today we plumb the depths of economic corruption, as Thom takes on conservative commentators on issues from corporate responsibility, through climate change, the lack of a national health care system, an 05.03.2019 1:00:58

Purdue Pharma is considering bankruptcy to escape suits over promoting drugs including Oxycontin. Today, Thom holds a fascinating debate with conservative author Julio Rivera- how far is a corporation responsible for its actions? Thom asks if there is a parallel between Purdue and the fossil fuel industry. ------ Thom further explores how deeply the corruption goes with Stephen A. Schiller, author...

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 03/04/19 - Even after so many examples of Trump's crimes and immorality have come to light, he still has the strong support of his base. Thom explores the question of how- or how not- can Democrats work with or eve 05.03.2019 1:03:17

Thom wonders what it will take for Republicans to wake up and admit that Trump is a criminal who is bad for America. ------- Thom asks when Democrats will stop listening to Republicans for policy advice, and argues that compromising with Republicans got Clinton and Obama virtually nothing. Callers add to his thoughts interestingly. ------- Thom asks what happens when gangsters run government? Thug...

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 03/01/19 - Congressman Mark Pocan wraps up the week of bizarre happenings with Thom and gives hope to callers with news of progressive legislation regarding Medicare for All. 01.03.2019 1:01:06

The weekly town hall with Congressman Mark Pocan goes into overdrive with a preponderance of wild news from the Cohen revelations, to the recent Vietnam summit, and a new hopefulness as the Democratic majority in Congress pursues investigations and promotes progressive legislation. - For the book club, Thom reads from "All the World's a Stage" by Dennis Weaver, recalling the actor's childhood...

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 02/28/19 - Nationally known author and conservative activist Sheriff Richard Mack is leading a rebellion of Washington State Sheriffs refusing to enforce an assault-weapons registration process mandated by state 28.02.2019 1:02:30

Why are sheriffs in some counties in Washington State refusing to enforce the law? Shouldn't sworn sheriffs uphold the law, even if they don't agree with it? Washington State sheriffs are defying the law. Guest Sheriff Richard Mack also says that there should be guns in schools to protect students. He says that more weapons are best for our freedom. Do you agree with him? "Liberals hate liberty,"...

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 02/27/19 - Michael Cohen testifies before Congress and the Thom Hartmann Program carries the coverage with Thom's take and listener phone calls. 27.02.2019 1:01:14

Michael Cohen Congressional Testimony Thom gives his thoughts and has a conversation with listeners. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 02/26/19 - Take a tour of the consequences of inequality in America today with your guide Thom and his many caller-friends who speak passionately on many ways America needs to up its game and how Progressives plan 26.02.2019 1:01:00

Since the Supreme Court has effectively made corruption legal, the billionaire-lobbyist-corporate machine and the bought-out media and political classes have been busy implementing an oligarchy. This corruption has many consequences small and large in all of our lives. Can the Progressives expunge some of the poison in our body-politic? ------ Dr Richard Wolff drops some deep thinking on us about...

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 02/25/19 - Live from Chicago, Thom once again takes the pulse of the nation and talks Progress, today with Congressman Ro Khanna answering a variety of challenging questions, plus a conversation with Chicago talk r 25.02.2019 59:54

Thom holds court with Ro Khanna, taking calls in a national town hall meeting on national politics. -------- Thom is live from WCPT in Chicago with their afternoon host Joan Esposito for a fascinating look at what politics look like from where she sits. -------- Talk Media News' Bob Ney has the facts, and he's willing to talk about them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...

Thom Hartmann Program - 1 Hour Edition - 02/22/19 - In a broad show today we range from a regretful ISIS bride to asylum seekers' damaged kids to border violence in Venezuela, to local Dems getting organized, to a lengthy and thoughtful interview with aut 22.02.2019 1:01:17

Thom examines the pickle that an American woman who married an ISIS fighter is in. - Thom's thoughts turn to the abuse of children separated from asylum-seekers at the border, and he carries on a debate on the same with conservative thinker Julio Rivera. And callers share their profundity. - Venezuela is on the mind of Talk Media News' Chief Foreign Correspondent Luke Vargas. - Mark Gately of...